10.52.07.01. 01 Definitions.. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.. B. Terms Defined.. 1) “Chronic disease” means a noncommunicable condition that is a major cause of sickness or disability, including, but not limited to:a) Heart disease;. b) Cancer;. c) Arthritis; and. d) Diabetes.. 2) “Council” means the State Advisory Council on Health and Wellness established by Health-General Article, §13-202, Annotated Code of Maryland.

10.52.07.02. 02 Membership.. A. The Council shall consist of 34 members appointed by the Secretary according to Health-General Article, §13-203, Annotated Code of Maryland.B. A member shall:. 1) Be a Maryland resident; or. 2) If a qualified Maryland resident is not available to be appointed to a Council position, possess special knowledge or training required for the Council position to which they are appointed.C. A member that is subject to term limits:. 1) Shall serve a 4-year term;.

10.52.07.03. 03 Committees.. A. The Council shall have the following four committees:. 1) Arthritis;. 2) Diabetes;. 3) Heart Disease and Stroke; and. 4) Physical Fitness.. B. The Council may create:. 1) Additional committees to organize the Council’s work; and. 2) Temporary ad hoc committees to accomplish a specific task.. C. Except for the committees created according to §A of this regulation, the Council may dissolve a committee at any time.

10.52.07.04. 04 Council Duties.. A. The Council shall:. 1) Provide guidance to the Secretary on Statewide chronic disease prevention and control;. 2) Direct the priorities and work of the committees; and. 3) Promote evidence-based programs for:. a) Healthy lifestyles; and. b) The prevention, early detection, and treatment of chronic disease.. B. The Council shall submit a report of its activities to the Secretary on or before December 31, 2019 and every 2 years thereafter.

10.52.07.05. 05 Meetings and Procedures.. A. Meeting Frequency.. 1) The Council shall meet at least two times per year.. 2) A committee created by Regulation .03A of this chapter shall meet at least four times per year.. B. Quorum.. 1) A quorum shall be present to conduct a Council or committee vote.. 2) If a quorum is not present:. a) A meeting may still be held; and. b) An activity requiring a vote shall be deferred to the next meeting with a quorum present.. 1) A member shall have one vote..